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The E Street Band’s rhythmic force
A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual Festival will transform the streets surrounding Rockville Town Square into an outdoor art gallery. The festival features the work of 150 nationally recognized artists from […]
The E Street Band’s rhythmic force
A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual Festival will transform the streets surrounding Rockville Town Square into an outdoor art gallery. The festival features the work of 150 nationally recognized artists from […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present Design in Clay 2018 by Glen Echo Pottery. The exhibition will feature works of the program’s instructors and advanced students. The exhibition will showcase how shape and design inform pottery. Art Walk Reception: Friday, May 4, 6 to 8pm Opening Reception: Saturday, […]
The Jackson Art Center welcomes the public for its Spring Open Studios. Stroll through 30 working art studios, and enjoy live music and refreshments. New this year: Shop a collection of original art by Jackson artists for under $100. Children's printmaking workshop starts at 3 pm. All ages are welcome. www.jacksonartcenter.com Jackson Art Center, 3050 […]
In his six-part lecture series Positive Barbarism: Brutal Aesthetics in the Postwar Period, Hal Foster asks how artists began again after the mass deaths of World War II, the Holocaust, and the Bomb. Lectures will focus on the early work of Jean Dubuffet, Asger Jorn, Eduardo Paolozzi, and Claes Oldenburg, among others. April 8: Walter […]
Profs and Pints Presents: "The Cambridge Analytica Threat," with Alan Rosenblatt, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins, George Washington, and American Universities and pioneer in the use of digital media for public affairs. Most of us knew nothing about Cambridge Analytica until March, when news broke that the British political consulting firm had been […]
Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for a performance of seasonal motets, including J.S. Bach’s masterful work for double choir Komm, Jesu, Komm! This concert will display the virtuosity of the Consort’s […]
Join us for a memorable night of Italian opera and cuisine to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, DC. Listen to a performance of arias and love songs while you enjoy premier wines and participate in a casual, family-style, Italian meal prepared by operatic mezzo-soprano Denyce and her friends. Peggy Baroody and the […]
The 26th Annual Spring Garden Party at Tudor Place will take place Wednesday, May 23. The annual fundraiser supporting the 1816 National Historic Landmark museum, is chaired by Amy Gross and Megan Paleologos in honor of the late Elizabeth Powell, their friend and a friend to the museum. A long-standing spring tradition in Georgetown and […]
Discover a selection of plants and florals at our Washington DC store this weekend by Little Leaf 11 May – 12 May 1200 Wisconsin Avenue 20007 Washington DC
You are cordially invited to join Mrs. Bennett for a spirited discussion of Austen’s works and enjoy a lively period appropriate tea while learning the history of taking tea in […]
Arlington real estate investor launches gallery at Residences at Liberty Center to enhance and engage with the vibrant local art community; inaugural event features Marymount University professor and artist David […]
In his six-part lecture series Positive Barbarism: Brutal Aesthetics in the Postwar Period, Hal Foster asks how artists began again after the mass deaths of World War II, the Holocaust, […]
Join us on Tuesday, May 15th, at noon for FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which […]
Drawing on the vast history of Washington D.C., two complementary exhibitions will look at how one man played a role in bringing the U.S. capital where it is and how […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Mapping the Silk Road,” with Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and editor of The Silk Road, the journal of the Silkroad Foundation. You probably can thank the Silk Road when you sip tea, write on paper, or watch fireworks burst across the sky. Without it, such […]
Join us for Dumbarton at Dusk the third Thursday of every month. Tour the museum after hours and experience our grounds in a different light. Each Dumbarton at Dusk will […]
Join Co-Hosts Barry Dixon and Will Thomas for the Fourth Annual Rebloom on the Roof cocktail fundraiser at Fathom Gallery. Help us celebrate the power of design to change lives […]
How would you feel if you could immediately become more influential and significant as a sales professional? The IES has produced hundreds of programs for sales professionals and business owners […]
Kick off summer with a festive weekend at the Gallery! Play classic board and parlor games with an artistic twist, move to the sights and sounds of DC-based dance company […]
Gioachino Rossini’s rise to the top of Europe’s opera scene was swift. He is considered one of the most famous opera composers in history and composed nearly 40 operas in […]
Venue: Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave NW. The Lorton Art Program exhibition and sale, featuring drawings and paintings by current and former residents of DC Department of Corrections facilities, […]
Leonard Bernstein was an active advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament throughout his life. Through music, video, photos, and spoken word, we honor Bernstein, the humanitarian in his centennial year. […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Mermaid Tales," a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of Russia, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Be careful out there. According to Slavic […]
Cady Davenport is living the American dream. At least she’s supposed to be. She’s in a new city, with a new job and even a new fiancé. But when her […]
Q&A with Soufra Director Thomas Morgan & CARE Chef Ambassador Asha Gomez Join us for the D.C. premiere of Soufra (2017), the wildly inspirational story of Mariam, a refugee from […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit […]
Chinese Disco’s Free Friday Comedy Night in Georgetown,DC Live Standup Comedy Open Mic Night Show First-Timers, Amateurs, Newbies Welcome! $25 cash prize joke contest for audience members after the show […]
Blending pop culture fun with the innovations of science and engineering festivals, The Museum of Science Fiction presents Escape Velocity 2018, a futuristic world’s fair that promotes STEAM education within […]
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and […]
A beloved Romantic ballet. Love, betrayal, and forgiveness are paired with coveted virtuoso roles. This haunting and tender classic tells the story of the promise and tragedy of young love.
Washington, D.C. has long been known as “The City of Trees.” But can you identify our trees by name & variety? Frederick Law Olmsted was good enough to label the […]
The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have […]
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and […]
Profs and Pints presents: "New American Desert Art," with Joshua Shannon, associate professor of contemporary art history and theory at the University of Maryland, director of the Potomac Center for […]
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and […]
Botanical art is the melding of scientific accuracy and artistic sensitivity. This exhibit offers a look into the contemporary botanical art scene. As Clippinger and Ducore draw inspiration from their […]
DC metro area artist Ric Garcia will exhibit new paintings, digital prints, and mixed media works at Glen Echo Parks’ Stone Tower Gallery in an exhibit titled “Super America.” The […]
Proclamation Reception 5-6:30 pm Music, Carnival Masqueraders, Meet, Greet and Mingle with Caribbean Foodies till 10:00 pm *FREE EVENT* Pre-registration required at https://ccmonth.eventbrite.com. Caribbean Street Foods & drink specials! Partners: National Caribbean-American Foods & Foodways Alliance (NCAFFA), Spark at Engine 12, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Caribbean-American Community Affairs (MACCCA), Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce of the […]
Two-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed […]
Stretch your legs and your mind during the 35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk. Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in […]
One of the most popular events of the year at Glen Echo Park, the Festival attracts close to 10,000 visitors. Free to the public and held rain or shine, the […]
The White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including “Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Life of a DC Beer King," a biographical portrait of DC brewing magnate Christian Heurich, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of American History at Marymount […]
Known for thrilling performances and a laid-back style, Jake Owen ascended to country stardom with smash hits including “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Are Universities Worth It?" with James H. Mittelman, scholar in residence and professor emeritus at American University's School of International Service, former dean at public and private universities, and author of Implausible Dream: The World-Class University and Repurposing Higher Education. If you work in higher education, are a college student, have […]
As the co-founder of CHIC, Grammy winner Nile Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak,” and sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times.” The […]
“Alison Krauss' voice can seem like an entity unto itself: a holy spirit wafting through the pop world, melting away musical categories” as she drifts from bluegrass to folk and […]
For four days, Focus on the Story will convene some of the top names in photography for a series of outstanding keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, exhibits, portfolio reviews, photowalks […]
The American College Dance Association (ACDA) presents the National College Dance Festival on June 7, 8 and 9, 2018 in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Festival presents 30 dances performed in three gala programs, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM daily. Each of the […]
Smashing together soul, dance-pop, and rock, Fitz and the Tantrums’ unique sound has led to catchy radio hits like “HandClap” and “The Walker.” Paired with the passionate, electronic pop of X Ambassadors (hits include “Unsteady” and “Renegades”), this show promises to be the dance party of the summer.
Learn about NSLM’s early 20th century silver coach and four through letters, photos, and newspaper clippings spanning the last hundred years. Claudia Pfeiffer, the George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator of Art, will give guests a peek into the drama and personalities of Gilded Age coaching. For more information or to RSVP contact Anne Marie Paquette, […]
A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).
Join award-winning landscape photographer Angela B. Pan for a sunrise photo shoot at the Lincoln Memorial (Sunrise is at 5:42 a.m.) Starting the morning with coffee and doughnuts, participants will have the opportunity to capture the idyllic Washington Monument, from the end of the reflecting pool or from behind the columns of the Lincoln Memorial. […]
On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]
On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]
Join your creative peers for a classy, arts-filled evening at Arlington Arts Center in support of Jane Franklin Dance, a local nonprofit whose 2018-19 Season includes both cutting-edge collaborations and wide-ranging community outreach. Your ticket earns you access to the event’s outdoor performances of Auto-Audio, a site specific romp to music by The Shadows featuring […]
A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).
Do you enjoy drinking tea? Are you interested in learning more about different teas from around the world? Then join us for a flavorful afternoon filled with tea education, tea tasting, and a tour of our collection centered on the taking of tea during the days of early America. We will be joined by a […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Raccoons Unmasked," with John Hadidian, urban wildlife expert and instructor in natural resources for Virginia Tech. Biologist John Hadidian spent more than 10 years hot on the trail of Washington DC's mischievous raccoons. Using radio transmitters and tracking collars, he followed the animals around the city throughout the night, studying their […]
Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album spawned […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Hamilton and Washington," a look at history underlying the hit "Hamilton" musical, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University and lecturer at Mount Vernon. Can't get tickets to see "Hamilton" at the Kennedy Center? Scored tickets, but want a deep understanding of the action on stage? Don't […]
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of torture and imprisonment in Syria. As Omari seeks to rebuild his life in exile and visits sites in Germany that memorialize the victims of the […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 12 for a FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first […]
Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album spawned […]
Profs and Pints presents: "(African) American Revolution," a look at the role black people played in the nation's fight for independence, with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. As school children we're taught that the the American Revolution was about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what did […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
Exemplifying excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world, charming crooner Harry Connick Jr. has received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards and Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements on screens large and small, and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer. At this special […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
Celebrating over 50 years, the classic family film returns to the screen in Technicolor…with a twist! Sing-a-long with the movie using on-screen lyrics and become the star of the show. Lederhosen and veils welcome! A costume contest precedes the performance. 7:15 pm - Costume contest 7:40 pm - Film start (includes one 15 minute intermission) […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a swing dance with live music in the historic Spanish Ballroom. We are thrilled to welcome back the Blue Moon Big Band as they celebrate their 20th anniversary! Tom & Debra from Gottaswing will be on hand to teach a beginner dance lesson from 8 - 9 pm (included […]
Presenting a playful interpretation of classical ballet in parody form and en travesti since 1974, Les Ballets Trockadero is the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company.
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of torture and imprisonment in Syria. As Omari seeks to rebuild his life in exile and visits sites in Germany that memorialize the victims of the […]
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of torture and imprisonment in Syria. As Omari seeks to rebuild his life in exile and visits sites in Germany that memorialize the victims of the […]
Enjoy the longest day of the year outside in our gardens! Play Quoits and Battledore on the lawn as you sip on cocktails and enjoy live music. Free food and cash bar provided by Geppetto Catering.
Steven Tyler is the iconic songwriter, prolific voice, and dynamic frontman of rock band, Aerosmith. Hits like “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” have solidified the band’s place in history. For one night only "one of the greatest singers of all time" (Rolling Stone) reworks Aerosmith classics, tells stories […]
Achieving remarkable success with multiple Top 50 albums, major critical acclaim, and festival and touring appearances all around the world, indie bands Dr. Dog and Manchester Orchestra make their Wolf Trap debuts.
Garnering 19 Grammy Awards throughout his seven-decade-long career interpreting the Great American Songbook, this legend “can still shape a lyric and stretch a melody like nobody else” (The Telegraph).
A Seat @ the Table Podcast is BACK! During the month of June A Seat @ the Table Podcast will be honoring Juneteenth! In honor of Juneteenth we will be hosting The Mix & Mingle Matinee. Join us at Smith Public Trust for a Matinee Moive ( Get On The Bus), popcorn, fellowship, and a […]
A force to be reckoned with as a solo artist and as the former lead singer of pioneering funk group The Gap Band, Charlie Wilson has racked up numerous No. 1 singles and Grammy nominations throughout his fruitful career.
The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable 9 week Beginner’s Chinese Language course for this summer. The purpose of this program is to be proficient enough to speak […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, […]
How Did Learning Chinese Change My View of The World? Award Winning Author Ingrid Anders Shares Insights On English/Chinese Bilingual Novel: Kat Vespucci Takes Taiwan How did an American girl […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, […]
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and […]
Tapping into pop, jazz, bluegrass, country, and modern classical, Bruce Hornsby’s varied career is filled with high-profile collaborations from Bob Dylan to Elton John. “Hornsby can jam with the best” […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist Alex Carr. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie […]
A household name thanks to a successful career spanning music, television, film, and theater, Reba McEntire is a three-time Grammy winner, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and […]
“Gotta see the show, ‘cause then you’ll know” just how much energy, precision, finesse, and outright celebration are ahead. “It’s not easy to be hyperactive, brooding and whimsical all at […]
Enjoy an evening of live music with Oasis Island Sounds, a local group that has been performing Steel Drum, Reggae, Calypso, and African music for over 30 years. The Bumper […]
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and the entire city as we celebrate the musical legend, Chuck Brown, who took the spirit and culture of DC around the world. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways […]
The experience of making art can have a profound effect on any artist, and can also support recovery and transitions along different life stages. Theresa Reer and Jen Vaughn are […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Time Out: Paintings and Photography by Patrick and Lisa Sieg. Oil painter Patrick Sieg and photographer Lisa Sieg often meld into […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Silver Linings: Stories in Silver, a collection of new works created by Artist-In-Residence Blair Anderson and the faculty of SilverWorks Studio & […]